ADDICTION
Sex Addiction / Hypersexuality
Compulsive sexual behaviour causes significant harm to relationships, self-worth and functioning, and is treatable.
What is Sex Addiction / Hypersexuality?
Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder (hypersexuality or sex addiction) involves sexual thoughts and behaviours that feel out of control and continue despite negative consequences. It often co-occurs with depression, anxiety or trauma and is addressed in therapy.
Do you recognise this?
✓Compulsive pornography use
✓Sexual behaviour that feels out of control
✓Significant time spent on sexual activities
✓Neglecting relationships, work or health
✓Failed attempts to cut back
✓Shame and hiding behaviour
Effective treatments
These approaches are commonly recommended for Sex Addiction / Hypersexuality.
Frequently asked questions
Is sex addiction a real thing?
Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder is recognised in ICD-11. Whether the 'addiction' model best describes it is debated, but the suffering and impact are real.
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